3 Benefits of Shilajit for Women's Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Formed over hundreds of years from decayed plant material, Shilajit is a tar-like substance found in the Himalayas, Caucasus, and Andes. Pronounced "shil-ah-jeet," it offers quite a few compounds that support human health. This substance has been part of Ayurvedic...
6 Reasons to Supplement with Tibetan Rhodiola
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Considered more potent than ginseng, Tibetan Rhodiola is an adaptogenic herb revered by the Tibetan monks as the supreme herb in traditional health modalities. Scientists have determined the majority of its power and potency comes from two compounds, salidroside and...
Pine Bark Extract and Male Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Pine bark extract is usually from the French maritime pine (Pinus pisaster) that also grows in countries along the western Mediterranean. Pine bark contains a number of beneficial compounds extracted from the bark in a way that doesn’t destroy or...
4 Must-Know Facts About Goldenrod and Kidney Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Goldenrod, or solidago, is a plant used as a traditional approach to diabetes, gout, and arthritis. It is also used as a mouth rinse to reduce discomfort and swelling in the mouth and throat. While folk medicine regards it as...
7 Benefits of Maca Root for Women
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Indigenous people of the Andes have consumed maca root (commonly referred to as Peruvian ginseng) for centuries, calling upon this superfood as a natural remedy for a diverse range of conditions. While considered a root vegetable and food staple in...
4 Health Benefits of Dokudami
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Dokudami is a perennial herb native to Japan, China, and Korea. It has a long-standing culinary use in Asian cooking and has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic traditional medicine. It's believed to offer positive benefits to the immune system...
The Top 10 Detox Herbs
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Today I want to explore ten of the best detox herbs used to cleanse various organs and systems of the body. Most of these herbs have been part of the therapeutic lexicon for hundreds, if not thousands, of years and...
4 Health Benefits of Avena Sativa for Women
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
More than likely, you are probably familiar with oats and may also be slightly aware of their many health benefits. Something you may not have heard of, however, is oat straw, or the green stem of the oat plant. Deriving...
3 Benefits of Catuaba Bark for Women
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The Tupi Indians of Brazil have a long history of cultivating and utilizing various traditional herbs, and Catuaba is one of the leading therapeutic plants used in their culture. This plant is so popular that the tribe has included its...
Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Health awareness is increasing everywhere and so is the demand for healthy foods. Arguably, prepackaged and processed food unnecessarily pollute the can-be-simple process of providing our bodies with nutrition. In response, many people look to whole, raw foods that have...
Are Coffee Grounds Good For Plants?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
You only need to walk past a coffee shop in any American city to see that our country loves Java. With so much coffee being consumed on a daily basis, it's encouraging to learn that there is a productive use...
Hydrangea: A Pretty Flower with a Nutritional Punch
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The hydrangea plant is an herbaceous, perennial shrub recognized by its beautiful white, snowball-shaped blooms. A popular ornamental, botanical, and horticultural plant, there are over twenty varieties of hydrangea worldwide. The most popular variety, Macrophylla, is a bluish-bloomed flowering plant...
